About this vendor
Hey there, I'm Sierra Vera – a wedding and portrait photographer based in Southern California. My passion lies in capturing timeless memories and establishing lifelong friendships with my clients.
With a commitment to creating meaningful connections, I believe that photography goes beyond simply taking pictures. It's about preserving precious moments, emotions, and stories that will be cherished for years to come.
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Business Attributes
- Hispanic or Latinx-owned Business
- Woman-owned Business
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
- Bridal Portraits
- Day After Session
- Engagement
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Film Photography
- Online Proofing
- Photo
- Printed Enlargements
- Printed Proofs
Photo & Video Styles
- Artistic
- Documentary
- Lifestyle
- Modern
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
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Sierra went above and beyond as our wedding photographer and we truly can't say enough about her contribution to our wedding planning experience and wedding day. From our first cal...
l with her and our engagement photo shoot, we knew we'd be in great hands. She captured every moment beautifully and we are thrilled with how the photos came out. She truly exceeded expectations in her professionalism, expertise, and support throughout wedding planning and the in-between moments throughout the day. We cannot recommend her enough!
There are not enough words to express how amazing Sierra is. From our very first call it was an instant connection, she took my vision of what I wanted for our engagement photos an...
d SUPER exceeded that! On our wedding day she was the calm in the storm when things started to feel hectic. I can not thank her enough, the cherry on top is how amazing our wedding photos are. I heard so many horror stories of women hating their wedding photos and I'm so grateful to not share in that. I will forever cherish mine thanks to Sierra!!
Sierra's work speaks for itself. Her enchanting blend of film close-ups, smooth digital landscapes, and gentle color grading lent truth and grit to some of the happiest moments of ...
my life.
But forget the technical stuff. All you really need to know is, Sierra is cool as hell.
She's unfazable. She's EXACTLY the person you want when you have no idea how to put on the damn boutonnière, or when you realize you never rehearsed the cake cutting.
She's the shepherd you need to corral an endless wave of wandering kin for family portraits. She's got smiles, laughs, jokes, and calm for miles. Upon request, she'll even give you a photographic tally of how many shots you took before blacking out (at no extra charge).
Every time I look at these photos, I'm filled with joy to see the tiny, brilliant, fleeting moments that Sierra collected for us, and my heart aches to be wedded to the love of my life all over again.
Jay & Lauren
We recently had the pleasure of working with Sierra for our wedding, and we couldn't be happier. Her team's attention to detail is unparalleled, capturing every little moment beaut...
ifully. The photographs are stunning, each one a work of art. Despite the chaos of the day, Sierra’s calming presence, kindness, and warm demeanor made us feel at ease and enjoy the moment. If you're looking for a photographer who excels in capturing details and making you feel comfortable, Sierra is the perfect choice.
Sierra is an amazing photographer and a blast to work with. She came highly recommended through some close friends of ours and we couldn’t be happier with the experience that Sierr...
a provided. She did our engagement photos and was our wedding photographer. It’s important to make sure you get the right person to capture such important moments in your life and Sierra absolutely adds to your experience. She does a great job of getting you to be yourself and makes you feel at ease when you’re on camera. Not only that, but she is a really fun person to be around and we loved having her be a part of our wedding. We can’t recommend her enough!
Sierra was an excellent excellent photographer! She was such a pleasure to work with and we could not have had a better experience with her. She is extremely dedicated and knowledg...
eable about every part of the wedding. She saved the day more than once!! We got our wedding pictures so quick- we were so surprised! We can't recommend her enough!
You know how sometimes an Instagram ad just knows you? Well, that's how I found Sierra and that was one of the best wedding decisions we could have made. Sierra was the perfect pho...
tographer for us. From our very first call, having Sierra onboard felt like having a friend, especially as we dealt with all the changes of Covid. From the beginning, I told Sierra that we were more interested in candid photos of our wedding, which aligned great with her photo-journalistic approach. Her pictures tell the story of our wedding and looking at them is like reliving the day all over again. In a year where so many people couldn't be at our wedding, these pictures have been a god-send and we are so grateful to Sierra for capturing these memories.
My husband and I first met Sierra at a Bridal Bazaar in San Diego, and saying that we were overwhelmed by all the vendors that day is an understatement. When we got to Sierra’s boo...
th, she was warm and welcoming, and her work immediately drew us to learn more. We were able to meet at a brewery and learn a bit more about her and her style, and knew almost immediately that she was the photographer for us. Neither me nor my husband have ever been super comfortable in front of a camera, but Sierra helped us stay calm and laugh through our engagement session, which made the day of the wedding super easy. She made sure we had a day-of timeline and talked about all the photos we wanted to have. On the day of, she kept everyone in the bridal party laughing and comfortable in front of the camera. Our photos are amazing and I can’t wait to work with her in the future!
Hiring Sierra as our wedding photographer was the best decision I’ve ever made! Right from the start, we instantly clicked and my search for a photographer concluded. From the very...
first time we spoke it seemed as though we’d known each other from long before so it never felt like I was hiring a stranger to take capture the most important moment of our lives. Although it was her first time photographing a wedding in Yosemite, I knew I could trust her to capture my vision and let me say she did not disappoint! Not only did she manage to capture such beautiful pictures but when all my wedding plans went awry (the day before) due to various reasons she stepped right in to help me develop a Plan B. I can’t rave enough about Sierra and her work!
Simply said, stop looking for a photographer and hire Sierra...NOW. Lol. I could write a very lengthy review but the biggest thing every bride should know is that your day will be ...
special, thoughtful, comfortable, and perfect with Sierra as your photographer.
She captured beautiful engagement photos, did a thoughtful family session for my husbands family, and captured our wedding even better than I could have ever dreamed. She knew what I needed/wanted more than I did and has a way of bringing a sense of calm in to what can be a very stressful day. With Sierra as apart of my team I knew the day I always dreamt about was in good hands and that every special, silly, fun, embarrassing, and beautiful moment was captured. She will without a doubt be our lifetime photographer and I can’t wait to work with her again!! THANK YOU SIERRA!
Sidenote: This boss babe sat on top of an old sketchy utility shed at our venue just to take the most amazing photo of our dance party under the stars. My husband is in love with stars and space and she took the time to capture that special piece, just for him. The best!!
Sierra is AMAZING!! She understood my vision better than I understood myself lol. She scouted out the area I preferred the shoot to be in, so was more than prepared the day of. She...
made us feel so comfortable during the engagement shoot, and my fiancé actually used the words “that was fun”, if that explains any of her talent and character. Not only are the pictures beautiful and taken thoughtfully, Sierra is is professional, timely, and kind. I feel lucky to have found her and booked her!! Can’t wait for the wedding next year!
We have had the pleasure of having Sierra be our photographer for our entire wedding journey. I think it was fate that brought us together one day when we won an engagement shoot w...
ith her from the bridal bazaar. Ever since then, she has honestly been the best coach, best friend, and shoulder to lean on especially on a stressful day. My husband and I were nervous about our shoot cuz we don’t take pictures often and not to be conceited but she made us look soo good. She captured how we are as a couple and continuously gave us everything we wanted and more. I remember going back to her place after the shoot and eating pizza and watching the bachelor while she edited our photos. It was like we knew her for a very long time. Come our wedding day, she took all the best photos and she was honestly the buffer I needed for awkward moments. I’m so honored and thankful for meeting Sierra. She is a boss photographer, mom, and friend. I’d recommend her a million times over and I plan on having her shoot all of our life’s big events. You wouldn’t go wrong picking her.
We had Sierra Solis for our wedding and engagement shoot and she was amazing! She was extremely kind and personable from the first time we met and on the day of the wedding she was...
spectacular. She helped pin boutonnieres on us and our wedding party and helped us keep ahead of schedule with pictures all through the day. On top of all that the pictures she takes are amazing! She had a sneak peak of pictures from the wedding ready for us the next morning! I don't know how she does it but she was amazing. Me and my husband would absolutely recommend Sierra, she was always on time, organized, kind, personable and the pictures she takes are spectacular.
When we saw Sierra's portfolio, we were instantly hooked. She takes photos with so much life and color, yet the brightest ones are always her subjects. We also knew we had found th...
e one when my now husband and I took our engagement photos with her and she was able to make him feel SO comfortable in front of the camera!
As the photographer, Sierra even coordinated with everyone else to make sure we were at certain spots at certain times on the day of the wedding which made it so much less stressful! She definitely captured all the beauty and love from our special day, while incorporating some of our own personality. She even delivered the photos to us in such a timely manner, I don't know how she did it!
Photos mean so much to me and I am so glad we entrusted Sierra with capturing our day, we are 100% going to be coming back to get photos taken for any occasion. She is amazing!!!!
My fiancé and I absolutely loved working with Sierra! I fell in love with her work when I came across her booth at the San Diego Bridal Bazaar, and then luckily I ended up winning ...
an adventure engagement shoot with her! From the very beginning she was so genuine and personable that we immediately felt comfortable. Her energy is contagious and you can tell she truly loves what she does. During our engagement shoot she did such a good job directing us and coming up with fun and romantic poses that we never felt awkward or lost. Not only did she take beyond gorgeous photos that went way above our expectations, but she finished editing them and sent them all over to us within just a couple days! We couldn't be happier and will definitely be working with her in the future! Thanks so much Sierra!
Sierra was an absolute joy to work with! She was very responsive and communicated all plans well ahead of time. Not only did our pictures turn out beautifully but Sierra became a...
part of our wedding - sharing our tearful emotions during the ceremony. I would highly recommend hiring Sierra, especially if you have an outdoor ceremony! She captured all the beauty of the forest that we had our wedding in. :)
Sierra is a serious angel. My husband and I came across her booth at the Milagro Winery open house & immediately knew we needed her at our wedding. It was a little last minute but ...
Sierra was thankfully available and was so sweet. She was very professional when discussing wedding timelines, her style, and prices, and always kept in touch until the wedding day.
The day of the wedding Sierra arrived early, and kept us calm when things started to get a little crazy. She was not only our photographer but stepped in when our coordinators needed a little help getting guests from place to place. She made us feel completely calm in front of the camera. She knew exactly what moments to capture and kept us laughing the whole time. It was seriously like hanging out with a long time friend. I’m sure her ability to make us feel comfortable is why our pictures turned out absolutely AMAZING! They were better than I could have imagined. It was like reliving every little perfect moment when we opened our gallery.
Now I just keep trying to think of any excuse to hire her for a shoot lol. Thank you so much for everything Sierra! We appreciate you SO much!
Sierra was so amazing to work with! She went above and beyond to not only make my husband and I feel comfortable in front of the camera but to make sure we were well taken care of ...
at our wedding. We also took our engagement photos with Sierra and it was such a wonderful process. We were concerned about feeling awkward and stiff but Sierra helped us loosen up and relax from the first moment. In addition to being a talented photographer Sierra was so helpful with the planning process. I asked her questions about what I should do with my dress, makeup and set up for the day of. She gave me thoughtful adviced and was so sweet and caring. I'm so happy we met Sierra - talented, kind, just an absolute gem of a human, and a pleasure to work with. We will treasure the photos she took forever.
One of my favorite people!!
Sierra went above and beyond all expectations!
I remember seeing her prices, and being worried that there was no way I’d be able to afford a good phot...
ographer, let alone one as reasonably priced as Sierra... I ended up winning an engagement shoot with her by entering during a bridal expo, and because of that we chatted about prices and I found out she does personalized packages!
Because of what we set up, I was able to add more time to my wedding day than I even needed :)
While wedding planning, my father passed away. Sierra was so understanding of my need for time off of coordinating and wedding talk, and even offered to come and capture our last moments as a family <3
I will always be grateful for that heartfelt offer, even though we didn’t get to take her up on it.
She was perfectly punctual on my wedding day, and made me feel so comfortable! I freeze up in front of cameras, and she’s helped me feel so calm both days that she’s phtographed my husband and I.
I’m moving in the spring, but hope to come back for future photo sessions (hello maternity shoots!!! Lol) with her. I can honestly say I’ve never loved a photographer more, and I hope to always be able to follow her journey.
We love you Sierra!!
I remember the day I first contacted Sierra. I was nervous and didn't really know what to ask! I shared my concerns and what I was looking for and she took it from there! She was o...
rganic and genuine with her conversation and also very thorough with her pricing/packages! She gave me the breakdown of how the day will go and I knew right then, she was who I wanted to capture one of the most special days of my life! I was getting married and like every bride, I had my "must haves" list! Photography was my #1. I knew the day would unfortunately have to end, but the photos you will have forever!
Before the big day, we had our engagement session with her. My husband and I are corky and totally awkward when it comes to taking pictures! We shared that with Sierra in hopes she could make magic happen! That whole session she had us laughing even though we were completely out of our element! I thought I was going to be disappointed with myself because of my own insecurities, but she made us feel entirely comfortable! At one point, we were completely lost in each other's eyes, really just embracing the love we have for one another and it came through in our photos! When I say jaw dropping, that's really an understatement! Our session came out gorgeous seriously all because of Sierra and her expertise!
It doesn't end there! After our wedding- which by the way, our photos were again stunning! As you can imagine, the day was hectic and overwhelming. I CANNOT THANK Sierra enough for helping me through the chaos that was going on around me! She showed up as our photographer, stepped in as a coordinator and left as our friend! She was my saving grace that day! From that point on, we knew that we wanted Sierra to be a part of our story capturing the most beautiful moments because she adds a special touch to them all!
Thank you so much, Sierra! You are amazing at what you do plus so much more! We greatly appreciate you and your beautiful work!
I cannot say enough about Sierra.
She is professional, amazingly talented, friendly and the sweetest person. If you want photos that you will be proud of and have no regrets in y...
our choice of photographer, you'd hire Sierra. She gets it right, every time.
We will always use her for all our photography needs.
Sierra is an amazing and thoughtful photographer. She captures your wedding day as a whole and includes a good mix of posed, candid, and detailed shots. Most importantly, she makes...
sure that you're feeling comfortable and relaxed. Thank you so much Sierra! We are suuuper happy with our photos and highly recommend her work.
SIERRA IS AMAZING!! My husband and I did our engagement photos and wedding photos with this amazing woman and she is everything you need. Her eye for great photos is unbelievable. ...
We loved her simplicity in capturing our day and how much she understood us as a couple. Our pictures are perfection and something we will continue to look at for years! She's also SO much fun to work with. Everyone involved in our wedding loved her.
Sierra did an absolutely amazing job at our wedding and our engagement shoot. Words cannot begin to describe the level of joy I had when we first viewed our wedding photos. I was ...
blown away by the amount of beautiful photos. Sierra really went above and beyond to capture every moment at our wedding. She also had a second amazing shooter, Jill, meet my groom and the groomsmen at a different hotel location across town earlier in the day to capture some awesome shots of the guys. During the ceremony and the party she was running all over the place and captured great shots of all the family and friends. Her creativity and fun attitude made all fears of being in front of a camera disappear. She was super creative with her ideas to capture us as well as the beautiful venue! The pictures she took where more than we hoped for. I can't thank her enough for capturing our day in such a perfect way!!
Sierra was great at catching all of the important moments as well as helping to keep everyone on track. She's so fun and easy to work with. Very reliable and checked in with us bef...
ore the wedding.
Sierra is very talented, fairly priced, and professional. I couldn't be happier with the quality of our photos, the speed in which I received them, and our entire overall experienc...
e(s).
In fact, Sierra photographed our engagement photos a few years ago and I hire her every year to take our family photos! She's not only that talented, but she is personable, and caring.
In regards to another person who commented in regards to losing their deposit; sorry, but a deposit is a totally normal thing to pay when booking any service for a wedding. I am a wedding makeup artist and I can tell you that things book out WELL in advance. Even with some notice, there is no guarantee that day/service can be booked by someone else. It's part of planning an event.
I strongly recommend booking Sierra for any photography service that you may need.
Sierra was the perfect choice for us, and we have not been disappointed in her work. We won an engagement shoot and even before having it we knew she was the one. She's delightful ...
and has a very romantic eye.
If you're looking for a bit more than "normal" wedding photography, she's your shooter.
WOW!! This lovely lady and her skills are out of this world!!! Sierra will stop at nothing to make sure your photos come out perfect! She did my engagement, boudoir, and wedding ph...
otos! She is a master at her skill for sure and I would highly recommend her to anyone! Sierra will definitely be doing photography for myself and my family forever! Not only is she good at what she does but she is so fun to work with. My husband and I are both very awkward and she seriously made us look like super models! I can't get over how talented she is. Honestly Sierra made my wedding experience amazing! She was always there for me to call or text about anything and I couldn't be happier about having her as a part of my wedding! I can't wait to have another life event for her to photograph!!
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